KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK

Aarish holding a copy of an ACK comic (photo credit: Sonia Hirdaramani)

Making Reading Indian Myths and Stories Cool Again

Aarish Hirdaramani

September 10th, 2025

Kid Reporter Aarish Hirdaramani interviewes Amar Chitra Katha (ACK) Founder Anant Pai on how ACK appeals to young readers through engaging storytelling and modern

Linda Seamonson, an owner of the Harvard bookstore and Scholastic Kid Reporter, Faith Nguyen

A Beacon for Young Readers: Harvard Book Store’s Lasting Impact

Faith Nguyen

September 9th, 2025

At the heart of Cambridge, The Harvard Book Store builds a thoughtful, inclusive space that encourages young readers to love books.

Gracelynn with Annabelle G. (14 years old), one of the FanWing Fest attendees (credit: Andrea Gracey)

Soaring High at FanWing Fest: A Dragon-Sized Celebration!

Gracelynn Conway

September 3rd, 2025

Young readers gathered across the country at FanWing Fests, inspired by the New York Times #1 best-selling series Wings of Fire, to celebrate the magic

Author Tui Sutherland pictured with a drawing of a dragon

Behind the Wings: Interview with Best-Selling Author Tui Sutherland

Gracelynn Conway

September 3rd, 2025

Gracelynn Conway interviews author of the New York Times #1 best-selling series Wings of Fire.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Leyla Saldanha with tennis player Jasmine Paolini

Jasmine Paolini and the New Era of Italian Tennis

Leyla Saldanha

August 26th, 2025

Jasmine Paolini, rising tennis star and ASICS ambassador, is inspiring a new generation with her successes, joyful spirit, and passion as she enters the US Open.

Scholastic Kid Reporter during her interview with Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler on Dyslexia, Writing Books, and Inspiring Kids

Coco Moon

August 25th, 2025

Scholastic Kid Reporter Coco Moon interviews Henry Winkler about his book series and how his experiences with dyslexia inspired him to help others.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Sara Adibi pictured with Alan Gratz, author of War Games

Inside the ALA Conference: Conversations with Bestselling Authors

Sara Adibi

August 21st, 2025

At the ALA Conference, Kid Reporter Sara Adibi spoke with bestselling authors exploring their inspirations, writing processes, and the impact of storytelling on young

Scholastic Kid Reporter Sara Adibi at The American Library Association's (ALA) annual conference in Philadelphia

Celebrating 149 years of library education provided by the American Library Association (ALA)

Sara Adibi

August 19th, 2025

Behind the scenes of the largest and oldest global library association’s five-day event.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Evy Bingle pictured with Dr. Voula Saridakis, Head Curator of Collections and Archives

Spidey Swings into Science, Stories, and Superpowers at The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Evy Bingle

July 29th, 2025

New exhibit in Chicago shows how superheroes can spark curiosity, creativity, and reading.

A Tennessee student with his K–3 Home Library pack

GELF Delivers Books to Beat the Summer Slide in Tennessee

Evy Bingle

July 17th, 2025

The Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation sends free books home so kids keep reading all summer long.

Coco in the Politics and Prose Children and Teen section

Politics and Prose: Visit a Legendary Bookstore

Coco Moon

July 14th, 2025

Washington, D.C. community hub teaches all ages the power of reading

Anisha Vyas-Burgos, Director of Projects at Universal Creative, led the team behind Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry at Epic Universe. She grew up loving the Harry Potter characters, and now helps bring their world to life.

How a Lifelong Book Lover Helped Build the Wizarding World’s Newest Ride at Universal Epic Universe

Eden Mejia

July 9th, 2025

Eden Mejia speaks with Universal Creative’s Anisha Vyas-Burgos about Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry

Kid Reporter Josephine Lee pictured with Ms. Sewell. Elementary School Librarian at Chadwick International School

The “Dog Man” Project

Josephine Lee

July 3rd, 2025

Kid Reporter Josephine Lee Interviews Dav Pilkey and Shares Dog Man with Classrooms in South Korea.

Syd's Book Shack & Boutique co-owners Paul DeJohn and Meredith Daggett, Kelly Clarkson, and Scholastic Kid Reporter Arjun Atluri and Mounika Atluri

A Visit to “The Kelly Clarkson Show”

Arjun Atluri

June 20th, 2025

Kid Reporter Arjun Atluri helps deliver owners of Syd’s Book Shack and Boutique a $10,000 surprise from Scholastic

Scholastic Kid Reporter Owen Marksbury with Nancy Eyre and Bry Hoeg of Powell’s City of Books.

Powell’s City of Books: World’s Largest Independent Bookstore Connects Kids with Books

Owen Marksbury

June 6th, 2025

In celebration of Independent Bookstore Day, Kid Reporter Owen Marksbury visits the world’s largest independent bookstore, Powell’s City of Books, in Portland, Oregon.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Sofi Cortes at Atlanta’s Ponce Library in celebration of Free Comic Book Day

SCAD Holds an Event for Free Comic Book Day with Fulton County Library

Sofi Cortes

June 5th, 2025

On May 3, 2025, SCAD and Fulton Libraries hosted Hissy Fit Mini Comics Fest, celebrating comics, creativity, and community with families, artists, and free activities.

Arjun Atluri with Paul DeJohn, owner of Syd's Bookshack

A Connecticut Bookstore Giving a Voice to All One Book at a Time

Arjun Atluri

May 20th, 2025

Syd's Book Shack & Boutique empowers all individuals to find their voice through books and donations. 

Kush with Raina, Scott and their book, The Cartoonists Club

Cartoons Meet Creativity: Graphic Novels Inspire Kids to Read

Kush Kalra

May 12th, 2025

Scholastic Kid Reporter Kush Kalra interviews authors Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud following the release of their graphic novel, The Cartoonists Club

Hicklebee's owner and staff

A Conversation with the New Owners of a California Literary Haven

Enya Yang

April 22nd, 2025

Hicklebee’s, an award-winning bookstore in San Jose, is owned by Laura Gahrahmat, who continues its legacy with community engagement, diverse books, and popular events.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Kush Kalra with Blue Willow Bookstore's Cathy Berner and Valerie Koehler

Blue Willow Bookshop: An Independent Bookstore Builds Community

Kush Kalra

April 21st, 2025

Scholastic Kid Reporter Kush Kalra visits Blue Willow Bookshop to learn about the impact of literature.

Scholastic Kid Reporter Evy Bingle visits an exhibit at The Rabbit hOle

Step into Your Favorite Story: Exploring The Rabbit hOle

Evy Bingle

April 18th, 2025

Scholastic Kid Reporter Evy Bingle tours a new museum in Kansas City that brings children’s books to life.

Deirdre with Martin Williamson, who plays Mr. Knightley from Austen's novel, Emma, and gave me an amazing tour of the Jane Austen Centre.

A Visit to the Jane Austen Centre

Deirdre Liebman

March 27th, 2025

Famous writer of Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility turns 250, and the British city of Bath is celebrating in her honor.

Meet the Minds Behind I Spy Love

Grant Killewald

March 7th, 2025

Kid Reporter Grant Killewald speaks with illustrator Walter Wick and riddle makers Dan and Dave Marzollo about the latest installment in the I Spy Series.

Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab’s ‘We Are Free, You and Me’

Xander Dorsey

February 27th, 2025

This past fall, Kid Reporter Xander Dorsey had the chance to speak with Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab about their new children's book, We Are Free, You and Me. 

A Chat with Witchlings Author Claribel A. Ortega

Gracelynn Conway

December 17th, 2024

Bestselling author Claribel A. Ortega discusses her journey and the challenges of revising her latest ‘Witchlings’ book.

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